"Mastering Financial Calculations" starts by introducing the fundamentals of financial market arithmetic, including the core concepts of discounting, net present value, effective yields and cashflow analysis, and then shows you step-by-step how to master the essential calculations and financial techniques for using the full range of products in the markets. The links between the different instruments and the resulting arbitrage opportunities are fully explored, together with the practical difficulties. Making use of many worked examples and practical exercises, the book goes on to explain concepts such as forward pricing, duration analysis, the different approaches to bond yield calculations, zero-coupon and yield curve analysis, swap valuation and option pricing in a clear and accessible way, at each stage illustrating their application using a programmable calculator. Whether you are a trader, fund manager, corporate treasurer, programmer, accountant, risk manager or market student, this book will give you the ability to manipulate and apply the relevant techniques with speed and confidence in your marketplace.
The book includes essential course material and practice exercises for ACI qualifications.
- ISBN10 6611552448
- ISBN13 9786611552442
- Publish Date 24 May 2007 (first published 17 December 1997)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 18 September 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson Education UK
- Format eBook
- Pages 504
- Language English